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A Search for a Secret, Vol. II
True to its title, only three copies of this three-volume work are known to exist. In recent years, reproductions were permitted of one of these copies, which makes this printing possible. Frank Maynard and Alice go through many adventures in this absorbing tale of British society.
139 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 26, 2014
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G.A. Henty
1,479 books365 followersGeorge Alfred Henty, better known as G.A. Henty, began his storytelling career with his own children. After dinner, he would spend and hour or two in telling them a story that would continue the next day. Some stories took weeks! A friend was present one day and watched the spell-bound reaction of his children suggesting Henty write down his stories so others could enjoy them. He did. Henty wrote approximately 144 books in addition to stories for magazines and was known as "The Prince of Story-Tellers" and "The Boy's Own Historian." One of Mr. Henty's secretaries reported that he would quickly pace back and forth in his study dictating stories as fast as the secretary could record them.
Henty's stories revolve around fictional boy heroes during fascinating periods of history. His heroes are diligent, intelligent, and dedicated to their country and cause in the face, at times, of great peril... Henty's heroes fight wars, sail the seas, discover land, conquer evil empires, prospect for gold, and a host of other exciting adventures. Along the way, they meet famous personages... In short, Henty's heroes live through tumultuous historic eras meeting leaders of that time. Understanding the culture of the time period becomes second nature as well as comparing/contrasting the society of various cultures.
Henty's stories revolve around fictional boy heroes during fascinating periods of history. His heroes are diligent, intelligent, and dedicated to their country and cause in the face, at times, of great peril... Henty's heroes fight wars, sail the seas, discover land, conquer evil empires, prospect for gold, and a host of other exciting adventures. Along the way, they meet famous personages... In short, Henty's heroes live through tumultuous historic eras meeting leaders of that time. Understanding the culture of the time period becomes second nature as well as comparing/contrasting the society of various cultures.
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February 28, 2022
For this the second of a trilogy, all I can add is it's another first rate story of intriguing .
Here I can only say that this 2nd. part of an interesting 3 part series was very captivating. Of a unique style the author provides. Having taken place in England many, many years ago. The language is vastly a step back in time and culture. Which G.A. Henty lived, researched and documented in over 100 stories.
Here I can only say that this 2nd. part of an interesting 3 part series was very captivating. Of a unique style the author provides. Having taken place in England many, many years ago. The language is vastly a step back in time and culture. Which G.A. Henty lived, researched and documented in over 100 stories.
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